TSC Minutes-Tracker 8.16.23
MINUTES
August 16, 2023
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Fountain Conference Room
Part I: Call to Order
Attendees:
X Erik Henricksen X Charlie Howley X George Bender
X Stacy Osen X Charlie Burke X Bob Generous
X Lance Pearce X Priya Tandon
Part II: Review of Action Items from Previous Meetings
• Review pending and tracked items of interest from previous cases and discuss updates.
o Crosswalk Policy: multi-use path signage in association with the crosswalk policy compared to the County’s
practice and Park Department preference.
• Follow-up once we get input from Park Dept, etc.
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Part III: Business & Information
Agenda Item:
• Traffic Accidents: review accidents during the past 30-day period for discussion and tracking.
o The CCS reports crash level up a bit from previous month.
• Still waiting on official report from fatality on Kerber Blvd
• Review of Cases: review cases and assess.
o The group reviewed previous cases #256. Timing on pedestrian crossings in downtown area.
o The group reviewed new case #257-260. See attached
Part IV: Member Comment
Part V: Adjournment
Next Meeting Date – 9/20/23
CASE
# DATE AREA OF
CONCERN SUMMARY OF CONCERN TSC COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION
TAKEN
257 7/20/2023 Carver Beach
(Neighborhood)
Widths of road, parking allowed, a lot of
kids, speeding, non-adherence to four
wary stop (Ponderosa Dr & Carver
Beach). What can we do to make this a
safer space for kids. Will get petition for
lowering speed. There is Carver Beach
which is public, so it is not just local
residents. Blind curve on Carver Beach
and other areas, no street lights in winter
makes dangerous. Request to have speed
limit lowered and additional signage
(warning and wayfinding).
Speed studies will initially be conducted on: Carver
Beach & Lotus Trail to collect the initial data and will be
reviewed at the next TSC meeting. Warning signage
evaluation with Public Works of Carver Beach
neighborhood (stop ahead, curve, etc. not driveway
signage) will be conducted to assess any warranted
signage per MNMUTCD. The Parks Dept. will evaluate
wayfinding routes and will be discussed at the next
meeting, and parks will also evaluate PSA signage in
park regarding speeding and access to the park.
(after study) Request update petition with city's petition
form, residents only.
Pending
258 7/26/23
Kerber Blvd &
Bighorn Dr
Speeders on Big Horn daily (mustang) and
in winter people take the corner too fast
and constantly are ending up in the yards
at the NEC. Would request reducing
speed on Bighorn to 20 MPH, increased
ice/snow removal at intersection needed
due to poor drainage.
The 2024 sealcoat project will assess if right turn lane
can be evaluated. Speed limit remains 30. Lance will
reach out - coordinate, on speeder
Yes
259 8/11/23 Dakota Ave &
Cheyenne Ave
People are speeding coming into the
neighborhood especially when coming of
TH 5. This year's school seasons is about
to begin and there is a bus stop for
children located at the intersection of
Erie Ave & Dakota Ave where the
perceived speeding was identified.
Looking for something to be done.
A speed trailer will be deployed near the first week of
school for a week to alert traffic of their speeds near the
intersection of concern. Also, a recommendation to
have parents petition for a different location for the
school bus stop if the stop does indeed have safety
issues.
Yes
260 8/14/23 Carver Beach
(Neighborhood)
Excessive speed by autos in residential
areas is an ongoing concern. There are a
few speed limit signs at the entry point to
the residential area but… 1. They are not
at every entry point, just a few e.g Nez
Perce off of Kerber. It’s the primary entry
point for a huge residential area.
2. The signs that are in place are on the
passenger side of the street, so close to
the turn-in point that the driver cannot
see it while one is preoccupied with
making the turn. 3. There are no signs
within the actual area. 4. There are no
reduced speed dogs at road crests, blind
corners, unusually narrow streets, etc. 5.
There are many many kids playing near or
on the streets. There are no sidewalks so
elderly, bikers, couples walking, dog
walkers etc are in the street, day and
NIGHT. Put signs within the neighborhood
where the driver can actually see them.
Downgrade the speed in higher risk areas.
See case 257.
Pending